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Spanish-style sardines from Noordhoek

by on November 21, 2011 in In the Kitchen

Noordhoek beach was teaming with sardines on Saturday morning! Sadly I was at Glencairn for a swim – on the wrong side of the 2 oceans – when I got wind of it. Luckily, I managed to persuade (or more like ‘order’) Tall Paul to get down there and catch some for lunch. This is what I made…

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Broad Bean and Quinoa Salad

by on August 25, 2011 in In the Kitchen

I LOVE broad beans. And this is my favourite salad right now.

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Gorgonzola and poached pear salad with toasted seeds

by on May 23, 2011 in In the Kitchen

Pears are beautiful at the moment. My favourite variety is Packham’s Triumph – firm but deliciously juicy with just the right amount of crunch, which makes them great for eating and for cooking. Pear and gorgonzola is a classic combination. For this recipe I’ve poached the pears in a red wine syrup and scattered them over fresh rocket leaves with creamy gorgonzola and toasted seeds.

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Mutton Soup with Lentils, Kidney Beans and Sour Cream

by on May 12, 2011 in In the Kitchen

I’m a born and bred Karoo girl. Living in Cape Town now, I have moments of nostalgia for those dry and icy evenings on the farm with a bowl of soup – this is a recipe I dreamt up in one of those moments. Trust me, you’ll love it.

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